> We only have a few apps that require an oracle client for users, as many> are application server based (SAP and Agile, and Oracle eBiz)>> For those that do require a client, I created an installer to install the> client> on the clients using response files for db install and patches.>> A network install would be nice, just one of those things I haven't gotten> to as it isn't really high priority.>> Then there are apps that require a particular version of Oracle.>> eTrade Equity Edge for example must run on Oracle 9.2.0.6, and the> client must also be 9.2.0.6. As the client makes use of exp/imp and> sqlldr, mixing versions breaks things.>> Also of concern is that many folks use laptops and do work away> from the office. Loading Oracle clients over the internet can be> somewhat painful for some slower connections.>> Jared>>>> On Tue, Jul 22, 2008 at 8:45 AM, Jeffrey Beckstrom <JBECKSTROM_at_gcrta.org>> wrote:>>> Question, how are you rolling out the Oracle client software for your>> windows end-users.>>>> Are you installing the client software on the local PC and if so how?>>>> Are you running the client software from a shared networked drive?>>>>>>>> Jeffrey Beckstrom>> Database Administrator>> Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority>> 1240 W. 6th Street>> Cleveland, Ohio 44113>>>>>> --> Jared Still> Certifiable Oracle DBA and Part Time Perl Evangelist>